Sanctions & Exports Control Lawyer

A&L Goodbody LLP

. Advise major Irish and international businesses on how sanctions and export controls affect operations, transactions and supply chains .

Posted 10/3/2026full-timeNorth Wall • IrelandJuniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in sanctions and export controls, providing strategic advice to corporate clients while navigating regulatory frameworks. Possesses a strong understanding of white collar crime issues, including fraud and money laundering, with experience in regulatory investigations.

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Solicitor QualificationSanctions And Export Controls AdvisoryWhite Collar Crime ExpertiseRegulatory Dealings ExperienceCorporate Compliance Program Development

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Hard Skills

Sanctions AdvisoryExport Control ComplianceWhite Collar Crime AnalysisRegulatory Investigation SupportCorporate Offences GuidanceFraud Prevention StrategiesBribery And Corruption AdvisoryMoney Laundering ComplianceLegal ResearchClient Representation

Soft Skills

Creative Problem SolvingCommercial MindsetClear CommunicationStrategic ThinkingInterpersonal Skills

Industry Keywords

Central Bank Of IrelandCompetition And Consumer Protection CommissionFinancial ServicesAviationTechnologyEnergyLife SciencesManufacturingInternational TradeCorporate Law

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Advise major Irish and international businesses on how sanctions and export controls affect operations, transactions and supply chains
Translate new sanctions, export control and geopolitical developments into clear, practical guidance
Develop creative, commercially minded solutions to business-critical sanctions and export control queries
Advise on investigations and possible prosecutions into alleged non-compliance
Advise corporates on white collar crime exposure, including fraud, bribery and corruption, money laundering and corporate offences
Represent clients in dealings with regulators such as the Central Bank of Ireland and the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission
Seek authorisations and respond to information requests, investigations and dawn raids
Work alongside white collar and disputes teams on complex corporate crises involving regulatory scrutiny and related civil litigation
Provide strategic and practical advice on sanctions regimes, export licensing requirements, compliance programmes, reporting obligations and sanctions impacts on commercial transactions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Solicitor qualification is implied by the requirement for interested solicitors
Genuine interest in sanctions, export controls, white collar crime or regulatory investigations
Ideally, relevant PQE in the range of 1–4 years gained within a large, medium or boutique corporate law firm
Experience or interest in advising on sanctions and export controls
Experience or interest in white collar crime, including fraud, bribery and corruption, money laundering and corporate offences
Experience or interest in dealings with regulators, including the Central Bank of Ireland and the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission
Ability to advise corporate clients across sectors including financial services, aviation, technology, energy, life sciences, manufacturing and international trade

Benefits

Comp & perks

A competitive remuneration package
Access to the firm’s marquee training and development programmes, delivered through the ALG School of Business and Law
Discretionary performance bonus
Pension and health insurance contribution
Wellbeing contribution
Life assurance
Subsidised gym
Restaurant and coffee shop
Hybrid working policy